2025 ICD-10-CM code T17.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Injury - Foreign body in respiratory tract Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Foreign body in the nostril.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the procedure. Consult specific payer guidelines.
The medical necessity is established by the presence of a foreign body in the nostril that causes symptoms (e.g., obstruction, pain, infection) or poses a risk of complications. Removal of the foreign body is medically necessary to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and restore normal nasal function.
The clinical responsibility includes examination of the nostril, removal of the foreign body (if possible), assessment of any complications (e.g., infection, inflammation, or nasal bleeding), and providing patient education on preventing future occurrences.
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- T17 (Foreign body in respiratory tract)
In simple words: This code means something is stuck in your nostril that shouldn't be there.This could be anything from a small toy to a piece of food.
This code signifies the presence of a foreign body lodged within the nostril.The foreign body can be any object or substance that is not normally found in the nasal passage.Appropriate additional codes should be used to specify the type of foreign body and the cause of the injury.Sequela codes may be used for late effects.
Example 1: A 2-year-old child presents with unilateral nasal obstruction and irritability.A small bead is visualized in the right nostril. The bead is removed in the office., A 50-year-old patient reports a sensation of a foreign body in their left nostril for several days. Examination reveals a small piece of dried mucus plugging the nostril.Irrigation is performed., A 10-year-old child presents after forcefully inserting a small toy into their nose, which cannot be easily removed.Referral to an ENT specialist is needed for removal under anesthesia.
Detailed description of the foreign body, its location (right or left nostril), method of removal, any complications encountered, and post-procedure instructions given to the patient.
** The seventh character is required to indicate the encounter (A=initial encounter, D=subsequent encounter, S=sequela).This code excludes birth trauma (P10-P15) and obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Otolaryngology, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility